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Mumbai police raids a posh spa, rescues nine women from prostitution racket

The owner of the establishment, Salim Shaikh, was arrested by the police while the woman who was in-charge of the illegal activities has been issued a notice under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Mumbai police raids a posh spa, rescues nine women from prostitution racket

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Mumbai police rescued nine women from a prostitution racket at a popular spa in the Prabhadevi area of Central Mumbai, official said on Saturday.

As per an official, Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Mumbai police raided a spa situated in a plush residential tower on Friday and rescued nine women from the spa.

Deputty Commissioner of Police, Salim Lande said that immoral activities were being carried out at the spa.

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The owner of the establishment, Salim Shaikh, was arrested by the police while the woman who was in-charge of the illegal activities has been issued a notice under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

The police has registered a case under the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA) and relevant section of the Indian Penal Code at Dadar police station.

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